London: John Dicks, 1882-1883. First Edition / First Impression. Hardback. Good condition. Numbers 696 to 755. Starting in volume XXVII (p289), continuing to the complete volumes XXVIII and XXIX. Every Week was published by John Dicks, a well known publisher of penny dreadfuls. The series ran from 1869 to 1894, in 54 volumes until it was incorporated into Bow Bells. Within the pages are numerous full runs and some partial runs of sensational, gothic, crime and supernatural fiction including a full abridgement of The Castle of Otranto and obscure serials with quintessential titles like Orcus the Hermit; or, The Sword of Retribution, The Cottage by the Haunted Stream; or, Matteo, the Avenger and The Gipsy Maiden. Many of the serials seem to be under researched, we can't attribute the authorship in many cases, though George Locke attributes a number of Pierce Egan Jr.. A large volume, half bound in leather, some rubbing and wear to the boards and leather. First page a little torn with some loss, a few other leaves with tears. Extensive notes (in George Locke's hand) on the front endpaper. An impressive volume, with a good deal of content. Good. Item #13702